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Rating System Explained

Courses:  Aspects of the course are rated by categories from 1-5, with 5 the most desirable:     Conditions : Course condition and weather     Playability : How enjoyable the course is to play, for an amateur golfer with enough knowledge of the game to understand basic course management and shot-making. A low score denotes a course that is too complex, or even too simple / rudimentary, to enjoy. A course with a high Playability represents a course that rewards good golf shots, penalizes poor ones, and provides the player with an enjoyable backdrop for the round.     Prestige: The notoriety factor of a course. Courses with high prestige are well-known to the public, host professional tournaments, or represent sites notable in golf history. Cost is rated by dollar signs for average cost of walking 18 holes per golfer:    $: < $50    $$: $50-99    $$$: $100-149    $$$$: > $...